Fort Willow, and the War of 1812

The war of 1812

Fort Willow, a supply depot during the War of 1812, located at the midway point between Kempenfelt Bay and the Nottawasaga River.

The sound of war….
Standing guard
Hints of home
Hand weaving…. now on u-tube
Faces of Fort Willow
Camp life……
Artisans at work

Fort Willow located at the halfway mark of a nine mile portage traveled by indigenous peoples, explorers and fur traders.

An old fur trader

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